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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.28, 684.38 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.28, 684.38 and 378.52 is: 567.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.28 : 684.38 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.28/684.38 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.28x = 684.38 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.28x = 259,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,051.52/456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.75

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